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InterNations - A Place for French in Sydney

Bonjour to all of our French in Sydney! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Sydney? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Sydney will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Sydney. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Serhat Ahmed

Serhat Ahmed

Without experience of having lived abroad, I thought it would be hard to get to know other expats. But not with InterNations.

Lotta Koskinen

Lotta Koskinen

When I first attended the Sydney Bar night I was really nervous. But everyone welcomed me and I quickly felt as part of the community.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Sydney

40,337
members in Sydney
1,458
French members
35
monthly events
911
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What French expats love about living in Sydney

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Sydney, we asked our French members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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One thing I really appreciate about Sydney is the security, and slow relaxed life. — French expat living in Sydney
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I really appreciate that Sydney is not overcrowded. If you’re prepared to work hard it offers lots of opportunities and you get rewarded, people’s attitude is cool, easy going and welcoming. — French expat living in Sydney
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One of the highlights of living in Sydney is that I can raise my kids in a safety environment. — French expat living in Sydney
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our French members had on their minds:

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Cost of living is very high. I can barely afford it. — French expat living in Sydney
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One thing I do not like about Sydney is that they do everything possible to make it hard for foreigner to stay permanently. — French expat living in Sydney
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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow French at our events in Sydney

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Sydney.

InterNations Sydney Official Event at Harbour View Hotel
💃 Calling all Dancing Queens! 🕺 Get ready for a fun-filled night of ABBA classics, good vibes and great company at Harbour View Hotel in The Rocks! 🌍 19:00 – Networking & Mingling Come along early, grab a drink, meet fellow expats, make some new connections and get to know the group before the
💃 Calling all Dancing Queens! 🕺 Get ready for a fun-filled night of ABBA classics, good vibes and great company at Harbour View Hotel in The Rocks! 🌍 19:00 – Networking & Mingling Come along early, grab a drink, meet fellow expats, make some new connections and get to know the group before the
InterNations Sydney Anniversary Event @ Winghaus Barrangaroo
Hello Everyone, September is InterNations Anniversary Month and this year we celebrate 19 years of connecting people globally. It has become a mainstay for expats living in 420 Global Cities. I’ve been part of InterNations for 17 years and feel honored to have served as an Ambassador & Consul in 4
Hello Everyone, September is InterNations Anniversary Month and this year we celebrate 19 years of connecting people globally. It has become a mainstay for expats living in 420 Global Cities. I’ve been part of InterNations for 17 years and feel honored to have served as an Ambassador & Consul in 4
InterNations Sydney Newcomers' Event - September 2026
InterNations Sydney Newcomers' Event - September 2026
New in Sydney? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially organized for members who are new in our community. At Zeta Bar, sink into a leather sofa and enjoy the indulgent rich-hued interior, or take in the breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace.
New in Sydney? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially organized for members who are new in our community. At Zeta Bar, sink into a leather sofa and enjoy the indulgent rich-hued interior, or take in the breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace.
InterNations Sydney Official Event - New Venue
InterNations Sydney Official Event - New Venue
Hi everyone, we are lucky to have secured a 🎉 new venue 🎉 at the Chinese Garden of Friendship 🌆✨ Join us for a relaxed InterNations social night at One Dining Teahouse Bar on Wednesday, 7 October. 🍹 Drinks & networking from 17:30 🤝 Meet fellow expats, locals & professionals 🎶 Great atmos
Hi everyone, we are lucky to have secured a 🎉 new venue 🎉 at the Chinese Garden of Friendship 🌆✨ Join us for a relaxed InterNations social night at One Dining Teahouse Bar on Wednesday, 7 October. 🍹 Drinks & networking from 17:30 🤝 Meet fellow expats, locals & professionals 🎶 Great atmos

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Personal Development Group
Personal Development Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Happy Hour Group
Happy Hour Group
Changemakers Group
Changemakers Group

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French Expats in Sydney Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Sydney exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Harbour City" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Sydney’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Sydney.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Sydney to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Sydney at Our Events

Our community in Sydney is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Sydney’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore Queensland. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Australia nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Sydney!

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